Fall Forum

November 8, 2024

Minnetonka High School

Fall Forum is a comprehensive, day-long event meant to bring both high school counselors and college admission professionals together. We will learn from each other and discuss best practices in guiding and supporting students pursuing higher education.

Spring Conference 2025

May 8 - 9, 2025

Hyatt Regency Bloomington - Minneapolis

This Spring's conference is a two day event meant to present a broad range of sessions, as well as facilitate networking opportunities and engagement between both high school counselors and college admission professionals from across the state.

Learn more about Spring Conference.

Admission Counselor Institute

July 28 - 29, 2025

Minnesota State University-Mankato

This two-day in-person conference is geared to new admissions professionals with one to two years of experience. Learn more about Admission Counselor Institute.

Inclusion, Access, and Success

Show on the Road

Show on the road is a traveling professional development conference providing high school counselors around the state with resources and presentations on subjects like hot topics in admissions, regional career forecasts, and financial aid.

Learn more about Show on the Road.

Camp College

Camp College is a three day pre-college experience where rising seniors at Minnesota high schools will learn valuable information about applying to colleges, college resources, financial aid, and much more!

Learn more about Camp College.

Government Relations

Day on the Hill

March 6, 2025

Minnesota State Capitol

Day on the Hill is an annual event in which we advocate for our students. As experts in our field, we make sure that our senators and representatives know the issues that impact our students and our institutions.

NACAC Professional Development

NACAC National Conference

September 18 - 20, 2025

Columbus, OH

Learn more about the NACAC Annual Conference.

Mentorship Program

Leadership Development Program

This unique program is designed to provide opportunities for individuals to investigate, define, and further develop their leadership skills. Learn more about the Leadership Development Program.

MACAC Chats

College Fairs

Minnesota Education Fairs

Minnesota Education Fairs - MEFs are college fairs held throughout the state at high schools and other venues.

Learn more about the Minnesota Education Fairs.

Minnesota National College Fair

Please check back for 2025 National College Fair dates and information.

Learn more about the National College Fair.

Partnered Events

College Knowledge Month

Formerly Minnesota College Knowledge Month, Minnesota Goes to College consists of two state-wide college-going campaigns: College Knowledge Month and Minnesota College Goal, The goal is to provide every graduating high school senior with the preparation, opportunity, and support needed to apply to college, especially underrepresented students (students of color, first-generation students, and low-income students. 

Please consider volunteering!  

Learn more about College Knowledge Month.

Professional Development Grant

The Professional Development Grant is designed to support membership by funding professional development opportunities. The Professional Development Grant will cover the cost of registration, hotel, airfare, meals and membership fee (when applicable). 

The Professional Development Grants are available to current MACAC Members. Secondary school counselors are strongly encouraged to apply.

Ready, Set, FAFSA Events